HVAC Technician at Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning
at Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning in Toms River, NJ
About This Program
Toms River Heating and Air Conditioning sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Toms River, NJ. This employer-sponsored, time-based program is registered with the federal apprenticeship system and offers paid training from day one — so apprentices earn a wage while building real-world skills.
The program runs four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work alongside experienced technicians installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Classroom instruction covers topics such as refrigeration principles, electrical theory, system diagnostics, load calculations, and applicable codes and safety standards.
Graduates of this apprenticeship are prepared to work as journey-level HVAC technicians capable of independently servicing residential and commercial systems. Completing a registered apprenticeship also provides a nationally recognized credential that supports long-term career advancement in the HVAC trade.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
HVAC Technician Career Outlook
National Median
$25.95/hr
~$53,976/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.
What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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